‘Double Duty’ Australians Will Camp in Spain Before Meeting Team in France
Most of Australia’s double-duty swimmers from the World Championships and Commonwealth Games will stay in Europe between the two meets.
Shayna Jack Undergoes Successful Surgery in Australia on Broken Hand
Shayna Jack (yellow cap) won a pair of medals at the World Championships last week before fracturing her hand in the training pool.
What Does the Video Show in Controversial Men’s 50 Backstroke Finish in Budapest?
Justin Ress was disqualified, and then ultimately reinstated, in the men’s 50 backstroke final. What does the only public video angle show of the finish?
Summer McIntosh Makes History Again With 400 IM Gold, “World Junior Record”
While not Summer McIntosh’s fastest time in the 400 IM, once her application is cleared, her swim on Saturday will officially go down as a World Junior Record
Joey Tepper Is Latest World Championship Swimmer Hit by COVID-19
After initially not making the World Championship team, Simon Lamar (above) will now have two swims this week in Budapest.
All-American Elijah Sohn Re-Enters Transfer Portal, May Play Football Instead
Sohn was an Honorable Mention All-American in his freshman season at Texas A&M before transferring to SMU. He swam just 1 meet for the Mustangs last season.
Daniel Wiffen Becomes First Irish Swimmer Under 15 Minutes in the 1500 Free
Daniel Wiffen has now taken 22 seconds off the Irish Record in the 1500 free over the course of 18 months, with his latest swim being 14:57.
“Freak Accident” Caused Shayna Jack’s Hand Fracture in Training Pool at Worlds
Shayna Jack’s hand injury came from a “freak accident” in the training pool on Wednesday when her hand became entangled in another swimmer’s suit.
American Michael Brinegar Withdraws from Worlds After COVID-19 Diagnosis
US Olympian Michael Brinegar tested positive for COVID-19 after returning from the open water qualifying event in Portugal in May.
Indiana Swim Coach Ray Looze Receives A Raise to $330,000 Per Year
Ray Looze is now one of the highest-paid swimming coaches in the country after receiving another contract upgrade from Indiana.
Former NCAA Champion Drew Livingston Named LSU’s New Diving Coach
Diving coach Drew Livingston spent the last four seasons at Virginia, where the Cavalier women won NCAA team titles in 2021 in 2022.
Why Was Olympic Medalist Penny Oleksiak DQed in the 200 Free at Worlds?
Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak, the most decorated Summer Olympian in Canadian history, was disqualified in the semi-finals of the women’s 200 free on Monday
Monday Morning Updates: Lazor Appeal Rejected, Le Clos Withdraws from Worlds
After no-showing the 200 fly on Monday morning, South African superstar Chad Le Clos has withdrawn from the remainder of the World Championships.
Dizotti, Jungblut Both Clear Former Brazilian Record in 1500 Free by 4+ Seconds
The Brazilian women’s group continues to make history this week in Budapest, with the latest coming from a double-finalist, record-breaking performance in the 1500 free.
In Spite of Record-Setting Top Ends, Times-to-Advance Slow at Budapest 2022
American Torri Huske was the top qualifier out of prelims in the women’s 100 meter butterfly on Saturday morning. While top end times were fast, the session lacked depth.
